While Godzton and Lucinda are fleeing to the city of Black Briar in the company of an enigmatic traveling merchant with hopes to flee the kingdom as the March invades, an ancient order of outlaw magicians aims to stand against them and destroy them once and for all and Godzton finds he may hold the success to their victory. The world is changing and trials and tribulations will be had by all, sworn enemies will unite as alliances and oaths crumble as the Ancient Enemy no longer dwells in the shadows.